title: Managing the media interview.
abstract: Keeping your wits, staying focused, and avoiding a defensive position are key in dealing with reporters. Positive body language, an interested, lively tone of voice, and good eye contact will project confidence. One other point-nothing is off the record.
authors.affiliation: EyeWorld Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Sabbagh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008402:Mass Media